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    NP8662 with a 2560 x 1600 monitor

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by CuriousN, Apr 7, 2009.

  1. CuriousN

    CuriousN Notebook Evangelist

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    Is it possible to drive a 2560 x 1600 monitor, like dell 3008, over hdmi from np8662? It has hdmi 1.3, right? Also, I understand that although hdmi 1.3 supports 2560 x 1600, the refresh rate and color depth are not as high as for lower resolutions, how big of an issue is this?
     
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    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    the high-end Clevo systems like the M860TU/M570TU/D901C should all have Dual-link DVI output to drive the WQXGA (2560x1600) screens.

    I am not sure about them having HDMI 1.3

    Since there has been revisions for the systems, you can confirm by contacting the vendors.
     
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    in the specifications it doesn't not say anything about a dual-link dvi, i assume it does not have one, which leaves hdmi as the only option.
     
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    you wont find the specs to show Dual Link DVI normally, you must contact the vendor... it will take less than a min to write an email to them. ;)
     
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    On an LCD display, the 'low speed' refresh rates aren't harsh on the eyes because there is no flicker. Almost all LCD screens (certainly 99% of laptop panels) only support 60Hz, and it is only the new screens that now support more than this.
     
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